Category Archives: Edinburgh Trams

In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 251 gets is eighth advert for St James Quarter!

Some trams swap advertisers quickly, some keep the exact same advert for a long time and then there is Edinburgh Trams 251! This tram is in a completely different category as although its had a long association with the same … Continue reading

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UK tramways pause to remember

Tramways across the UK will join the nation in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice by those who served in the armed forces in conflicts across the world. And as has become traditional many will also be offering service … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams receive “Highly Commended” award for Permit+ system

Edinburgh Trams have been recognised at another award ceremony, although this time its not quite the expected type of ceremony for a transport network! This time its the web based system for managing Authority to Work permits, PERMIT+ which has … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams celebrates one million ToTo journeys

It may only have been launched in May 2025, but Edinburgh Trams have already reached one million Top-On, Tap-Off journeys. The milestone was reached over the weekend of 25th and 26th October 2025, just over five months after the first … Continue reading

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – October 2025

“Out and About” today goes to Edinburgh.

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In Pictures: Uniqlo advert on Edinburgh Trams 254

Another advertiser has returned to Edinburgh Trams after a break with 254 now carrying a vinyl wrap for Uniqlo. These vinyls were added earlier in October 2025 and whilst similar to some previous ads for Uniqlo do differ, particularly on … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 275 gets a new advert

Having had five different advertisers in eight years, Edinburgh Trams 275 is now on its fourth in just four months as it returns to service carrying a wrap for Edinburgh Napier University. This also marks the return to advertising for … Continue reading

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Positive public response to tram-train plans for Edinburgh

Could Edinburgh get a tram-train line as well as its already established conventional tramway? If campaigners have their way it could with the South Suburban railway being considered for reopening as a tram-train line. A recent public meeting held at … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 277 gets its first full advertising wrap

The last numbered tram in the Edinburgh Trams fleet, 277, has received its very first full wrap (as opposed to the more regular partial designs) with Scottish Rugby returning with their first advert since the vinyls were removed from 260 … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: The One That Got Away! York Place

Although we have reached the end of the line on Edinburgh Trams we go back to the city centre today for “Stop by Stop” as we take a look at the “one that got away”!

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Trams &: Edinburgh Trams 273 & cruise ship

“Trams &” goes to Edinburgh as we see one of the trams running on the Newhaven extension along with a visiting cruise ship.

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KeolisAmey Metrolink win Operator of the Year at Global Light Rail Awards

The annual Global Light Rail Awards took place in London on 1st October 2025 and once again a wide-range of organisations and individuals were recognised for their achievements over the past year. Although the awards remain global once again it … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams engineering works September 2025

For three days at the end of September 2025, Edinburgh Trams was split into two as essential engineering works took place on the points at West End (Shandwick Place). No trams ran between Haymarket and Picardy Place on Saturday 27th, … Continue reading

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Fatigue monitoring system moves to next stage of testing

A workplace fatigue monitoring system, which has been many years in development, is set to move to the next stage of operational testing as the project progresses. You may remember talk of FOCUS+ which had been tested on systems such … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Bankhead to Airport – Edinburgh Airport

And so we come to the end of our journey on Edinburgh Trams as we travel on the most expensive section of tramway in the UK.

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First two Edinburgh Trams employees celebrate 13 years at the company

Trams on the modern system may only have been running in Edinburgh since 2014 but two staff members have recently celebrated their 13th anniversary of being employed by the company. Ally Petrie and Jon McCulley joined Edinburgh Trams on 15th … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Bankhead to Airport – Ingliston Park and Ride

We are approaching the end of our journey on the Edinburgh Trams system as “Stop by Stop” continues today.

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Greater integration for Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams moves a step closer

Tram and bus services in Edinburgh are set to enjoy better integration following the appointment of a Chief Executive who will have overall responsibility for both Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams. Sarah Boyd, who was Managing Director of Lothian Buses, … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams Engineering Works: September 2025

No trams will run between Haymarket and Picardy Place for three days later this month as Edinburgh Trams undertake essential engineering works on the points at West End (Shandwick Place). With no other turnback facilities available within the city centre … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 254 goes upmarket with Harvey Nichols advert

Edinburgh Trams 254 has returned to service carrying a new full wrap following the end of another short-term contract for Rabbie’s Tours. It has now gone all upmarket with a wrap for Harvey Nichols, vinyls which were applied to the … Continue reading

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